Aomori weather: 7-day forecast 青森
One of the snowiest cities on earth, with about 5.7 m of snowfall a season, and warm summers that peak with the Nebuta Festival in early August.
Forecast updated 23 October 2026
The next 7 days
Today
24 Oct
Cloudy
High 17°CLow 7°C
Sun
25 Oct
Cloudy
High 20°CLow 12°C
Rain 30%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 17°CLow 7°C
Rain 40%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 15°CLow 6°C
Rain 60%
Wed
28 Oct
Cloudy
High 12°CLow 5°C
Rain 50%
Thu
29 Oct
Cloudy
High 13°CLow 6°C
Rain 50%
Fri
30 Oct
Cloudy
High 18°CLow 7°C
Rain 50%
What to wear today
Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.
Rain is likely on at least one day this week: pack a compact umbrella or buy one at any convenience store.
Aomori weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows and monthly rainfall (30-year averages, 1991–2020). Tap a month to see what's on.
Aomori's climate at a glance
Cold winds from the Sea of Japan bring Aomori an average of about 5.7 m of snow between November and April, more than almost any other city of its size. January is the snowiest month (1.95 m), with highs around 2°C.
Summers are warm and fairly comfortable: August averages 27.8°C at the top and 20°C at night. Rain is spread evenly through the year.
Best time to visit Aomori
In January and February, the trees on the Hakkoda mountains freeze into 'snow monsters' (juhyo), and the onsen inns around them are at their most atmospheric. Cherry blossoms reach Hirosaki in late April. Early August brings the Aomori Nebuta Festival (2–7 August), the city's busiest week. Late October is peak autumn colour at Oirase Gorge and Hakkoda.
Tips
- Book Nebuta week hotels months ahead, or stay in Hirosaki or Hachinohe and travel in.
- Snow-covered roads to Hakkoda and Oirase can close in winter. Check bus and ropeway status the day before.
- Waterproof boots matter more than a heavy coat for walking around the city in winter slush.
Questions travellers ask
How much snow does Aomori get?
About 5.7 m in an average season. January alone averages 1.95 m of snowfall.
When can I see the snow monsters?
The frozen trees on Mount Hakkoda are best from January to February.
When is the Aomori Nebuta Festival?
It is held from 2 to 7 August every year. Expect warm evenings around 20–27°C.
Sources
We checked the facts on this page against these sources.
- Japan Meteorological Agency気象庁JMA climate normals 1991–2020 (Japanese)(in Japanese) (opens in a new tab)
- Japan Meteorological Agency気象庁JMA rainy season start and end dates(in Japanese) (opens in a new tab)
- Japan Meteorological Agency気象庁JMA cherry blossom and autumn leaf normals(in Japanese) (opens in a new tab)
- Aomori Nebuta Festival official site青森ねぶた祭Aomori Nebuta Festival, official site(in Japanese) (opens in a new tab)